Europe
Hapoel Holon wins Balkan league
Israeli team Hapoel Holon caputered the Balkan league title after defeating Bulgarian team Plovdiv in the final 91-75. Plovdiv started strong and held the lead for the first three quarters. But Hapoel Holon then started a lockdown defense and limited Plovdiv to just 9 points in the final quarter, while scoring timely baskets to take…
Read MoreCSKA Moscow becomes first team to officially qualify for the EuroLeague Final Four
CSKA Moscow officially became the first team that clinches its spot in the 2021 EuroLeague Final Four. The Muscovites rallied past Fenerbahce in Game 3 of the EuroLeague playoffs (68-85) and swept the series (3-0) to advance to the Final Four. The visitors trailed by 12 early in the game (12-0), but recovered after that…
Read MoreGian Clavell from Russia to Greece
Gian Clavell (193 cm, G) has signed on with ASP Promitheas Patras which is getting ready to play the Greek A1 PlayOffs and therefore added the 27-year-old Puerto Rican guard to their roster. Clavell played this season for the Russian team Avtodor Saratov in the VTB. He accumulated impressive stats as he averaged 16.2 ppg…
Read MoreSergio Llull, Real Madrid stun Anadolu Efes to force Game 4 in EuroLeague playoffs
Sergio Llull was unstoppable and helped Real Madrid edge Anadolu Efes in Game 3 of the EuroLeague playoffs (80-76) and remain alive in the series. The “Whites” made a stellar performance in the final part of the match and came back from a 12-point deficit (64-76) to seal the deal. Playing very well on both…
Read MoreMonaco takes the lead in Eurocup final series
AS Monaco took a 1-0 lead in the best-of-three 7DAYS EuroCup Finals series, which now moves to Russia for Game 2 on Friday – and, if necessary, Game 3 – in Kazan. Monaco seeks to win its first continental trophy. UNICS must win both remaining games to win the EuroCup for the second time. AS…
Read MoreCrvena Zvezda secures 1st place in ABA regular season ahead of playoffs
Crvena Zvezda Belgrade has sealed 1st place in the Adriatic League regular season ahead of the Playoffs. The Serb team triumphed on the road against Zadar from Croatia in the final round of the regular season. The red-and-whites knew before the match that only a win would secure them the top spot on the standings, so…
Read MoreIroni Ness Ziona wins FIBA Europe Cup
Ironi Ness Ziona relied on several key contributors to mount a second-half comeback and defeat Arged BMSLAM Stal 82-74 in the FIBA Europe Cup final on Sunday in Tel Aviv. Veteran head coach Brad Greenberg’s club became the third Israeli team to capture an international tournament trophy. The others? Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Jerusalem.…
Read MoreAlba Berlin dismantles Bayern 100-62!
Defending champion Alba Berlin has made a clear statement in the German BBL. Bayern had no chance. The third quarter-final game in the Euroleague awaits on Wednesday. With a debacle in the Bundesliga, the basketball players of FC Bayern Munich go into the third Euroleague playoff game against Olimpia Milan on Wednesday. The hoped-for self-confidence…
Read MoreCurtis Jerrells back in Italy
Curtis Jerrells (185 cm, G) played outside of Italy for four months. In January, Jerrells signed in Poland, where he averaged 12.1 ppg and 2.2 assists in ten EBL games for Anwil. Jerrells is on now his way back to Italy. Jerrells has signed with Reyer Venezia. Last season, Jerrells also played in the Italian…
Read MoreDirk Nowitzki named as FIBA EuroBasket 2022 ambassador
Germany legend Dirk Nowitzki has been named as the ambassador for FIBA EuroBasket 2022. The long-time national team star who was FIBA EuroBasket 2005 MVP after leading Germany into the Final, will first be present at the LANXESS Arena in Cologne during the Group Phase and then in Berlin for the Final Round. The event will…
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